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Graduate jobs
Everything you need to know about graduate jobs
If you are just about to embark on your final year, or have graduated recently, you might be thinking about your next steps. Figuring out what you want to do, and finding a graduate job, might feel like an overwhelming process, but don't worry! Our online resources have everything you need to know about graduate jobs - where/when to look, how to tackle your job search and expert advice and tips on managing job offers and salaries, and looking after yourself during this process.
Check out the links below to get started.
Graduate schemes vs graduate jobs
Find out about the different types of graduate roles you will encounter
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Where to look for graduate jobs
Discover our key resources for helping you locate graduate roles
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How to search for a graduate job
Read our advice on effectively tackling your graduate job search
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Managing job offers and salaries
Useful advice on managing job offers and confidently negotiating salaries
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Taking care of yourself
Read our top tips for taking care of yourself and keeping motivated during your job search
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Further resources to help you
Our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy
Find out about our on-campus graduate recruitment service run exclusively for final year students and graduates of the university.
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Career planning
Creating a career plan can really help you to achieve your goals and consider all the steps you might take to get there!
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Career guides
Explore over forty different sectors in our career guides including job profiles to consider and key job searching tools within each
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Self-employment
If you are thinking of starting a business or going freelance after graduation, find out how our Student StartUp team can support you
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International students
If you are an international student seeking work in the UK after your studies, click here for specific advice and information
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Get in touch
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